By Donnie A. LucasVolunteers are needed to decorate the downtown area for the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 1.Anyone wishing to help set up decorations should meet at the Chamber of Commerce office in the depot at 9:00 a.m., according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.The Chamber purchased new...

The Albany Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant to purchase a “slip-on unit” that has been installed on a surplus military truck.The $15,800 grant was made possible through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.The slip-on unit, or skid, is “self-contained” fire...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Xi Chi Pi Sorority will hold its third annual scholarship golf scramble Saturday, Oct. 1, at Albany Golf Course.Organizer Lauren Peacock said the event raises funds for scholarships for Albany High School graduates.“We give scholarships to graduating seniors every year,”...

By Sam WallerMoran is celebrating homecoming this week with four days of activities leading up to the homecoming game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.“We’ve had dress-up days all this week,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs lost one match on the court last week, then had another wiped out because of circumstances.Moran faces another light schedule this week, visiting Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 13 before having the weekend off.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees passed a budget for the 2022-2023 school year during a special early morning session on Wednesday, Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline.They also okayed the proposed tax rate of 94.41 cents per $100 valuationAfter last year’s reprieve in deficit...

By Donnie A. LucasDove hunters were greeted by two days of better than anticipated success last week, followed by a weather front that moved the majority of birds out of the area for the Labor Day weekend.According to local game warden Jake Mort, hunters had fairly good luck on the first two days...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual citywide garage sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, with about 20 local individuals signed up as of Tuesday.A few more local residents may have signed up for the event on Wednesday after the press deadline.“We have had a few people inquire about the sale who haven’t...

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host and participate in the second annual “Never Forget” Memorial Walk this Sunday morning, Sept. 11 on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.The event will be held at the Shackelford County...

By Melinda L. LucasBoard members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District (CAD) will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 a.m. for a final discussion about the proposed CAD budget for 2023.A copy of the budget can be viewed at the CAD office at 132 Hill St., where the meeting will be held.The...